Aghora vs Eldritch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AghoraChoose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
EldritchChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Aghora2/4
Eldritch2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aghora
- Sillage & projection
- Eldritch
- Value for money
- Aghora
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eldritch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AghoraByermiaEldritchPineward PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
3.87/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
37%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
178 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAghora
SillageEldritch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAghoraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsmoky100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
herbal77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
smoky77%
balsamic69%
leather61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SmokecannabisMarigoldGhost PepperSageFig
Heart
TobaccoGalbanumFrankincenseOakmossOpoponaxBalsam Fir
Base
Choya RalGuaiac WoodIndian OudNatural MuskMyrrhLabdanumCastoreumSandalwood
Notes
LeatherMyrrhFirSmokePatchouliPine needlesOolong teaOpoponaxOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSmoke, Oakmoss, Opoponax and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,584
PerfumerAshek Zubayer, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#29,911
PerfumerNicholas Nilsson
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEldritchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAghora by Byermia is a bold, challenging fragrance that opens with a sharp, green, and smoky intensity. Inspired by ascetic practices, it balances earthy cannabis and ghost pepper with deep tobacco, resins, and Indian oud. It is best suited for cold weather and evening wear, designed for those who appreciate raw, unap…
Reviews →Eldritch by Pineward Perfumes wraps the wearer in a dense, mossy dampness that feels like walking through an ancient coniferous woods after heavy rain. It balances a strong pine needles note with the earthy warmth of myrrh and opoponax. Perfect for cold autumn days, this scent suits those who prefer dark forest atmosp…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aghora or Eldritch?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aghora is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Eldritch is rated 3.87/5 from 178 votes. Choose Aghora for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eldritch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Aghora or Eldritch?
Aghora lasts longest (Aghora 80/100, Eldritch 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aghora or Eldritch?
Eldritch projects furthest (Eldritch 61/100, Aghora 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aghora and Eldritch smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Smoke, Oakmoss, Opoponax and Myrrh.
Is Aghora or Eldritch better for summer or winter?
Aghora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aghora and Eldritch?
Aghora has top notes of Smoke, cannabis, Marigold and Ghost Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Galbanum, Frankincense and Oakmoss, a base of Choya Ral, Guaiac Wood, Indian Oud and Natural Musk. Eldritch features Leather, Myrrh, Fir, Smoke and Patchouli.
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